The article follows on from my piece on Anne Hoo Boleyn (the first Anne Boleyn). The second Anne was her daughter, Anne Boleyn Heydon, who was the great-aunt of Queen Anne Boleyn. Anne Boleyn Heydon spent much of her life in Norfolk, where the Boleyn family originated. She was a wealthy woman and her Will, which is very detailed, provides a great deal of information about her life and the structure of her family and household.

You can also read more about Anne Boleyn Heydon, and all the other Boleyn women, in my new book - Boleyn Women - which has just been published. I'm expecting my copies of the book from the publisher on Friday!

About Me

I'm an author and historian, specialising on the queens of England and the Tudor period. I love all things historical, training as an archaeologist before switching to historical research. I am currently carrying out academic research at King's College, London. I have written several books, including biographies of four of Henry VIII's wives, Margaret Beaufort, Bessie Blount and The Boleyn Women